So madly typing my way towards my deadline for Dial Om For Murder…and the wrist is aching.
I don’t know if this is psychosomatic or if my wrist is really starting to feel the strain, but I’m going to excuse myself from today’s blogging duties.
I don’t want to hear any “C” words, but just in case, anyone have any strategies for preserving the health and happiness of their hands?
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Sweetie, I feel for you. My wrist is aching, too, as I’m madly typing my own way to a conclusion. I have a standing appointment with a chiropractor, who, in addition to backs, also works on hands. Consider a brace, as well. They have them at the drugstore, I think. You need a splint-like one, that’ll keep the wrist from flexing. Good luck!
by JennieB
on May 12th, 2008 at 10:41 am
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Chocolate?
Cookies?
Cupcakes?
Custard?
All sound like suitable remedies to me–”c” and all.
:) You’re almost there, Diana. Keep going!
by Laura
on May 12th, 2008 at 12:04 pm
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My eyes hurt and my brain is aching. I got my proofs to my first book on Friday. I had a self imposed deadline of Sunday night to get through them.
I feel like a vegitable about now.
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Not to sound trite, but I feel your pain. *hugs*
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As a computer science student, let me tell you that feeling an ache there is a scary thing, especially since I’m not even 25 yet. Here are some things that my doctor taught me to help with the strain:
Braces should only be used when you are feeling actual pain, because a brace will actually weaken your muscle. The brace does the work your muscles should be doing, so when you rely on that you might be prolonging the problem.
That said, most strain in the wrists and arms actually begins in the neck. Make sure to do these stretches SLOWLY, maintain proper posture, and always return to the natural face-forward position between each stretch. Rolling your head around is actually very bad for you.
Touch your chin to your chest/collar bone. Try to touch your ear to your shoulder, and you can use your hand to help pull your head over as long as you aren’t forcing anything. Touch your chin to your shoulder.
Put your arms out perpendicular to the sides of your body. Raise your hands at the wrist so your fingers point toward the ceiling, hold. Drop your hands at the wrist so your fingers point to the floor, hold. Do thumb stretches. Clench and unclench your fingers, ten times to get the blood rushing.
I know the pain of not taking care of your body, and it’s sad that I had to learn it so young (e.g. sitting at the computers for hours kind of destroyed my back and I’m terrified of the big CT). Stay healthy! If you need more tips, just let me know.
by Belinda
on May 12th, 2008 at 8:53 pm
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Belinda, this is wonderful — I’ve printed the whole thing out. Really useful exercises.
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Hey thanks, Tori. It’s a scary feeling, I admit. I can NOT blow my wrist out. Just…cannot happen.
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I like your remedies, Laura!
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Thanks, Jennie! Hey, good luck with your own deadline! High fi…owwww! 
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Will, I just got my proofs edits on the fourth Poetic Death book. I thought I’d spontaneously combust. Did you meet your self-imposed deadline?
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[…] * Inspired by my comments at The Good Girls Kill for Money Club. ** I’m not a doctor. If you’re feeling actual pain, please get help. Don’t forget that pain is our body telling us we’re doing something wrong! […]
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